Global Diversity Export Initiative Events
Featured Events
The U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, organizes trade programs and events to support minority businesses interested in exporting.
Global Diversity Export Initiative Business Mission to South Africa, Ghana, and Optional Stop in Nigeria - August 6-15, 2023
The Global Diversity Export Initiative (GDEI) Trade Mission to Africa is focused on building commercial bridges between U.S. owned or led businesses from underserved communities and business communities in South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The mission will help participating firms and organizations gain market insights, make industry contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, with the goal of increasing U.S. exports. By participating in an official U.S. industry delegation, rather than traveling on their own, U.S. companies will enhance their ability to secure meetings and gain greater exposure in these markets.
The U.S. Commercial Service’s Building Bridges to Global Markets brings no-cost, in-person exporting expertise to your community. Addressing issues most common to diverse businesses seeking international sales expansion, this series of events will introduce reliable contacts, accurate information, and ready-to-use resources that will place you firmly on the road to exporting success.
Access Africa Now Webinar Series
Join the U.S. Commercial Service for Our Webinar Series - Know Before You Go!
Every Second Wednesday from February to September 2023.
Participants will receive timely, actionable market intelligence, and learn about opportunities and challenges from in-country U.S. Department of Commerce staff in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, Angola and Ethiopia.
World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative
This event is designed for U.S. businesses seeking international expansion in the environment and clean technologies, renewable energy, waste management and sanitation, water, transportation, infrastructure, design and construction, financial services, digital services and smart platforms, agriculture, education, and health industries. Part of the Global Diversity Export Initiative, this event is ideal for minority and women-owned businesses interested in learning more about World Bank-funded projects.
Meet with Project Consulting Expert, World Bank & U.S. Commercial Service
Join Spiros T. Voyadzis, President of Partnership for Finance and Development, LLC for this comprehensive two-part event. For over 25 years, Mr. Voyadzis held various distinguished functions for the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. and abroad as a staff member, manager, and senior manager and will equip participants with market intelligence and developing practical strategies for winning World Bank procurement. This program will focus on the World Bank Group, how it works, and models for how U.S. companies can use it to work in low- and middle-income markets.
Also learn about the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative & how to access U.S. Government tools for success in developing markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most lucrative opportunities for U.S. export and investment.
About the World Bank
World Bank Group, headquartered in Washington, DC, lends over $US 60 billion per year throughout the world to both public and private sector projects. About 188 countries own shares in the Bank, and projects are funded in Africa (26%), East Asia and Pacific (16%); South Asia (16%); Europe and Central Asia (14%), Middle East and North Africa (12%), and Latin America and the Caribbean (16%). Top sectors include energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and water management. To learn more about the World Bank, go to https://www.worldbank.org.
Participation Details
Date: March 6-7, 2023
Time: 8:00 am—5:00 pm EST
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Cost: Free
- This is an in-person event.
- No virtual option is available.
- Companies are responsible for travel expenses.
To Register
Contact Carol Moore or Allison Moore for an application.
- Email Carol Moore, 769.208.3487
- Email Allison Moore, 202.482.4874
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2023
World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative
This event is designed for U.S. businesses seeking international expansion in the environment and clean technologies, renewable energy, waste management and sanitation, water, transportation, infrastructure, design and construction, financial services, digital services and smart platforms, agriculture, education, and health industries. Part of the Global Diversity Export Initiative, this event is ideal for minority and women-owned businesses interested in learning more about World Bank-funded projects.
Meet with Project Consulting Expert, World Bank & U.S. Commercial Service
Join Spiros T. Voyadzis, President of Partnership for Finance and Development, LLC for this comprehensive two-part event. For over 25 years, Mr. Voyadzis held various distinguished functions for the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. and abroad as a staff member, manager, and senior manager and will equip participants with market intelligence and developing practical strategies for winning World Bank procurement. This program will focus on the World Bank Group, how it works, and models for how U.S. companies can use it to work in low- and middle-income markets.
Also learn about the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative & how to access U.S. Government tools for success in developing markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most lucrative opportunities for U.S. export and investment.
About the World Bank
World Bank Group, headquartered in Washington, DC, lends over $US 60 billion per year throughout the world to both public and private sector projects. About 188 countries own shares in the Bank, and projects are funded in Africa (26%), East Asia and Pacific (16%); South Asia (16%); Europe and Central Asia (14%), Middle East and North Africa (12%), and Latin America and the Caribbean (16%). Top sectors include energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and water management. To learn more about the World Bank, go to https://www.worldbank.org.
Participation Details
Date: March 9-10, 2023
Time: 8:00 am—5:00 pm EST
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Cost: Free
- This is an in-person event.
- No virtual option is available.
- Companies are responsible for travel expenses.
To Register
Contact Carol Moore or Allison Moore for an application.
- Email Carol Moore, 769.208.3487
- Email Allison Moore, 202.482.4874
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2023
World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative
This event is designed for U.S. businesses seeking international expansion in the environment and clean technologies, renewable energy, waste management and sanitation, water, transportation, infrastructure, design and construction, financial services, digital services and smart platforms, agriculture, education, and health industries. Part of the Global Diversity Export Initiative, this event is ideal for minority and women-owned businesses interested in learning more about World Bank-funded projects.
Meet with Project Consulting Expert, World Bank & U.S. Commercial Service
Join Spiros T. Voyadzis, President of Partnership for Finance and Development, LLC for this comprehensive two-part event. For over 25 years, Mr. Voyadzis held various distinguished functions for the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. and abroad as a staff member, manager, and senior manager and will equip participants with market intelligence and developing practical strategies for winning World Bank procurement. This program will focus on the World Bank Group, how it works, and models for how U.S. companies can use it to work in low- and middle-income markets.
Also learn about the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new World Bank Minority Business Outreach Initiative & how to access U.S. Government tools for success in developing markets. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most lucrative opportunities for U.S. export and investment.
About the World Bank
World Bank Group, headquartered in Washington, DC, lends over $US 60 billion per year throughout the world to both public and private sector projects. About 188 countries own shares in the Bank, and projects are funded in Africa (26%), East Asia and Pacific (16%); South Asia (16%); Europe and Central Asia (14%), Middle East and North Africa (12%), and Latin America and the Caribbean (16%). Top sectors include energy infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, healthcare, and water management. To learn more about the World Bank, go to https://www.worldbank.org.
Participation Details
Date: March 14-15, 2023
Time: 8:00 am—5:00 pm EST
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Cost: Free
- This is an in-person event.
- No virtual option is available.
- Companies are responsible for travel expenses.
To Register
Contact Carol Moore or Allison Moore for an application.
- Email Carol Moore, 769.208.3487
- Email Allison Moore, 202.482.4874
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2023
Showcase Your Products Virtually in El Salvador- March 16 (El Salvador)
Ideal for minority or any company seeking to do business in the Americas, this all-virtual event can position your products and help you identify a business partner in El Salvador. The U.S. Commercial Service’s U.S. Products Marketing Showcase will happen at the virtual conference “How to Do Business with the U.S.”, an outreach program for the Salvadoran business community to promote imports of U.S. products.
Over 100 business representatives are expected to attend. The showcase provides a forum for you to share your company and product information in a presentation done by the U.S. Commercial Service; identifies up to two (2) potential partners in the local market; and offers virtual introductions to the partners, scheduled no later than April 21st, 2023. You also receive a list of event attendees.
Celebrate Women’s History Month! Whether you are preparing your international strategy or ready to expand, join our international trade experts to learn about programs and services available to directly support your reach into the Canadian marketplace.
Participation Information
Date/Time: Thursday, March 23 | 1-2p ET
Location: Virtual
GDEI Event Recordings
If you missed one of our key events, you can view selected recordings below.
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